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You cannot use the constitution to defend these actions because the founders never envisioned it, and TBH, sticking to the constitution, in a strict manner, in this regard is simply a dodge.

They never envisioned television either but would you support the government dictating to CNN what they can cover?

When you are trying to affect the political policy of the nation, you are having an impact on me. Because of this impact, I have a right to know how that will affect me, why it is being done, and the interest that are supporting it Because it affects me. In order to be a well informed voter, and to exercise the privileged of voting in a view consistent with Jefferson, I need this information.

Your observation is badly skewed. The fact that political forum poll consisting of a majority of conservative members agree with a conservative position is hardly indicative of the general public's position on the subject.

1. I noted that it was hardly scientific and 2. Anyone running this place have a break down of how people have listed themselves?

Gotta link for that? Not bein a jerk. Haven't seen that and its relevant to my thinking on this issue.

It's tough to remember the exacts and for some reason this has been awfully hard to find but I guess what was passed is that when the shareholders vote to know what the company is spending on political spending, they must provide it.